Zulu king’s migrant expulsion remark fuels xenophobia fears in SA
South Africa’s Zulu king Misuzulu kaZwelithini used the derogatory term kwerekwere for African migrants, calling for all foreigners to leave the country. The remarks have stoked fears of renewed xenophobia and vigilante action, amid anti-migrant protests and political pressure in KwaZulu-Natal. Critics say the king’s comments, though not having formal political power, exacerbate tensions and risk further stigmatizing migrants, while debates continue over renaming KwaZulu-Natal and the broader impact on social cohesion.